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£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt

UK • 21 Mar 2026 • Lot 235

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1948 Land Rover Series I is a rare and historically significant vehicle, being one of the earliest surviving examples from the initial production run. It has been carefully restored, retaining its original components, and is in excellent structural condition, making it a highly desirable collector's item.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as beautifully restored and in excellent structural condition, with a solid chassis and original bulkhead in very good order. It has been carefully restored to a high standard while retaining the majority of its original components. It is also reported to be running and driving well.

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25,726 miles

R860388

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

KBP 651

1948

Auction

£42,750 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1948 Land Rover Series I 80" Canvas Tilt

Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Mar 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

The 388th Land Rover built, completed on 13/10/1948 and first registered in West Sussex the following month, placing it among the very first examples of this landmark British design Exceptional historical significance, being one of the earliest surviving Series I Land Rovers from the initial production run of approximately 1,500 vehicles Correct early specification, including original fabricated bulkhead (pre-1949 pressed type), correct 4.8:1 differentials, early chassis finish and period-correct running gear Carefully restored to a high standard, while retaining the majority of its original components, striking an ideal balance between authenticity and presentation Excellent structural condition, with solid chassis, original bulkhead in very good order, and suspension, axles and drivetrain reported to be in excellent condition Running and driving, offering immediate usability or continued preservation as a historically important display vehicle Notable provenance, having been on long-...

Price Analysis vs Other Series I 80s

£860

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£17,070

Median Price (Since 2020)

£109,250

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Series I 80 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 29th Aug 2016

Latest MOT mileage:

25,435 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 17th Aug 2015, 25,435 miles


Failed

On 30th Jul 2015, 25,435 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Fail:
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Passed

On 31st Jul 2014, 24,830 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Failed

On 31st Jul 2014, 24,830 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)


Advisory:
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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Based near Warwick, Warwickshire, Iconic Auctioneers conducts physical collector car and motorcycle auctions at automotive events across the UK, including Silverstone Festival and the NEC Classic Motor Show.

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